Road Safety Officer: West Coast

Closing date: 19 Oct 2026
Department: Western Cape - Western Cape Department of Mobility

Reference number: WCMD 47/2026

Salary: R338 106 - R398 277 per annum (Level 07)

Centre: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.

Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher qualification) in Education, Communication, Public Relations, Project
Management and Social Science; A minimum of 1-year relevant experience; A valid code B driving license.
Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with: Implement legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices relevant to the
line functions; use information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function; provide traffic safety
education; plan and execute road safety interventions; create awareness and inform road users about traffic safety projects and road safety issues; market
heavy-duty driver training assistance; monitor services rendered by driver training schools; conduct strategy planning; manage projects; implement
strategic thinking processes; manage performance management processes; use general support systems; manage operational activities; manage
procurement and tendering processes; develop, implement, monitor and review policies and operational processes; manage modern systems of
governance and administration; manage public service procedures, processes and systems; assess regional and local political, economic and social affairs
impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; understand Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South
African public sector; manage public finance, human resources and related administrative processes; implement the Public Finance Management Act,
1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective
agreements; understand the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas; implement and support the
policies of the government of the day; manage Labour Relations legislation and regulations; manage performance management processes; perform numeracy,
literacy and computer-related functions; communicate effectively in the required language; Skills: manage projects; Other: communicate effectively;
plan and organise activities and resources; solve problems; compile and write reports; work effectively under pressure; work irregular hours when required;
meet tight deadlines; travel regularly away from the office when required.om office.

Duties

Render support with the planning and execution of road safety interventions in the Metro North Region; Render support with the hosting of road safety
interventions in the Metro North Region and provide feedback and solutions to improve service delivery; Accounting for progress and performance; Resource
and Equipment Management.

Enquiries

Mr P Zitshu Tel No: (021) 483 5554

Applications

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your
application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or
https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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